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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR5088M Paedodontics IV
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Prof K J Toumba
Email: k.j.toumba@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Entry to the Master of Clinical Dentistry and Professional Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry ProgrammesPre-requisites
| DSUR5086M | Paedodontics II |
| DSUR5108M | Paedodontics I (Clinical) |
Co-requisites
| DSUR5110M | Paedodontics III (Clinical) |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Dental trauma is studied in detail and the dental implications of children with medical conditions are focussed on in this module.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. Describe the aetiology, prevalence, features, treatment options and outcomes of the different types of dental trauma of the deciduous and permanent dentitions of children.
2. Describe the features of the most common medical conditions of children and the implications for their dental treatment.
3. Critically read, appraise and present scientific published articles of importance to paediatric dentistry.
Learning outcomes
The student should:
Dental trauma in children:
* Describe the aetiology, prevalence, features, treatment options and outcomes of the different types of dental trauma of the deciduous and permanent dentitions of children. To describe the aetiology, prevalence, features, treatment options and outcomes of the different types of dental trauma.
* To describe different splinting techniques for traumatised teeth.
* To diagnose different types of dental trauma.
* Infractions and Uncomplicated Crown fractures (Enamel/ Enamel + Dentine)
* Crown fractures: Complicated (involving the pulp)
* Whole crown and crown root fractures
* Root fractures
* Concussion, subluxation, lateral luxation
* Extrusive luxations, splinting
* Intrusive luxation
* Treatment of non-vital teeth with and without complete root formation
* Trauma to primary teeth:Sequlae and treatment
* Diagnosis of trauma in relation to child abuse
* Avulsions, post-trauma resorption and ankylosis.
* Know how to relate academic teaching to the clinical situation
* Have a knowledge of trauma in children
* Describe the features of the most common medical conditions of children
* To critically assess scientific literature.
Syllabus
Dental trauma of the deciduous and permanent dentitions of children are studied in detail. The aetiology, prevalence, features, treatment options and outcomes of the different types of dental trauma are considered. Medically compromised children pose particular challenges for dental treatment. The most common medical conditions: cardiac defects, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, renal disease, liver transplant, haematological disorders, haemophilia, leukaemias, oncology and transplants are studied. The medical features, special medical tests and considerations for dental treatment are described in detail. The Students present these seminars providing a written handout and delivering a powerpoint presentation. Students continue with literature reviews and journal club where critical appraisal of published articles takes place.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Seminar | 47 | 1.00 | 47.00 |
| Private study hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
1 hour per seminar i.e. 47 x 1 hour = 47 hours3 hours exam revision = 3 hours
Students will use their private study time to prepare for seminars and practical classes. During this time they will use the library facilities to search the literature and to create their handouts and powerpoint presentations.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students receive frequent and immediate informal feedback 1:1 on the clinics from their consultant supervisors. Furthermore, they will receive regular termly appraisals. Formal assessment comprises assessment of the student's performance across all academic assessments/examinations and clinical components of the course (including formative assessments).Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | 45 min seminar with peers and academics | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/07/2015
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